OWNER’S MANUAL
XTR-140/150/255/ 260/310/330
Total Band Protection™
LASER-RADAR
DETECTOR
The13016WhistlerN. WaltonGroupBlvdCorporate. • Bentonville,HeadquartersAR 72712
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927
Whistler551 N. 13thCustomerSt. • Rogers,ReturnAR 72756Center
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004
www.whistlergroup.com
P/N 260011, © Whistler 2008
Dear Whistler Owner,
If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call:
CuSTOmer SeRVICE
1-800-531-0004
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT
or visit our website
Please keepwww.thewhistlergroupreceipt in a safe.complace. You may register your product online at . For warranty verificationwww.whistlergrouppurposes, a.comcopy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt, an out of warranty service charge applies.
INTRODUCTION
Note: Your warranty period begins at
the time of purchase. The warranty is validatedPleaseonlyrecordby thethedatedserialstorenum- berceipof the! unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual.
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Whistler detector and to better understand the differences between detecting radar, laser and safety radar signals, we recommend reading this entire manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website www.whistlergroup.com
Enjoy your Whistler detector and please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Mounting Guidelines |
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Windshield Mounting |
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• Power Connection And Fuse Replacement |
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• Power On Self Test & Volume |
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Operation....................................................... |
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Integrated Real Voice® |
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Feature Engaged Confirmation |
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Self Test Mute |
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Setting Saver |
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Auto Quiet Mode |
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Quiet Mode |
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• City/City 1/City 2 Modes |
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• Highway Mode |
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Dual Alert Display |
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Twin Alert Periscopes |
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• Dim/Dark Modes |
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Engaging/Disengaging VG-2 Detection |
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• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode |
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Stay Alert |
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Laser Audio/VisualAlerts |
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Laser & Radar Aler ..................................... |
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Laser Tips |
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Pulse Protection® |
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Safety Warning System® |
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VG-2 Alerts......................................................... |
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POP™ Mode....................................................... |
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Reset Features |
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Option Select Mode........................................... |
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Care & Maintenance |
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Troubleshooting Guide................................. |
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FCC Information |
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Are Detectors Legal?......................................... |
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RadarFacts |
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Speed .................................................. |
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Laser Facts |
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• Other Speed Detection Systems |
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Warranty Information................................... |
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Specifications..................................................... |
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Accessories......................................................... |
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XTR-140/150 FEATURES
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• Alert Priority |
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• 3 City Modes |
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XTR-255 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-255 |
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• Total Band Protection™ |
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• Stay Alert |
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• Blue Numeric |
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Icon Display |
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• 360° Protection |
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• Safety Warning System™ |
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• 3 City Modes |
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• Dual Alert Display |
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode |
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XTR-260 FEATURES
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Features of XTR-260 |
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• Blue Numeric |
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• Setting Saver |
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Icon Display |
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• Vehicle Battery Saver |
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• 360° Protection |
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• Safety Warning System™ |
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• VG-2 Cloaking |
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• Alert Priority |
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• 3 City Modes |
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• Dual Alert Display |
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode |
• Twin Alert Periscopes |
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XTR-310/330 FEATURES |
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Features of XTR-330 |
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• Red Numeric |
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• Stay Alert |
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Icon Display |
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• Setting Saver |
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• Detects POP™ Mode |
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• Vehicle Battery Saver™ |
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• 360° Protection |
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• Safety Warning System™ |
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• Real Voice® |
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• VG-2 Cloaking |
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• 3 City Modes |
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include:
Note: Not all units have all features listed.
1.Bracket Release Button – provides quick and easy release of the mounting bracket.
2.Speaker – provides distinct audio warnings for X, K, Ka band radar, safety radar, laser and VG-2.
3.Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds mounting bracket firmly.
4.Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency antenna receives radar signals.
5.Front Laser – high gain optical lens provides increased sensitivity and field of view for leading-edge laser detection.
6.Rear Laser – an integrated optical waveguide provides superior detection of laser signals transmitted from behind.
7.City Button - reduces the annoyance of false alerts typically encountered in urban driving areas.
8.Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a radar signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which provides “clicking” sounds after the initial warning. Pressing QUIET during a radar encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed.
9.Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off and adjusts audio level.
10.Dim Dark - engages Dim/Dark modes
11.Menu Button - (XTR-140/150) turns VG2 on/off. (XTR-255/260/310/330) enters option select mode.
12.Icon Display - offers easy-to-read display to
indicate power, city mode, radar band identification, and signal strength.
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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
12a. Numeric Icon Display (XTR-255/260/310/330) combines icon display with a 7 segment digital display that shows signal strength indication and band identification.
12b. Dual Alert Display: D.A.D. (XTR-255/260) provides additional visual alerts of threats ahead.
12c. Dual Alert LED Periscope - provides additional visual alerts.
13.VG-2/Laser Icon – indicates the unit is receiving VG-2 or laser signals.
14.X-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a X-band signal.
15.K-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a K-band signal.
16.Ka-band Icon - indicates the unit is receiving a Ka-band signal.
17.H - indicates unit is in Highway mode.
18.C - City Icon - indicates that the unit is operating in city mode.
19.Signal Strength Icon - indicates the strength of the signal being detected.
20.K/Ka-band Icon - shows the unit is receiving a K or Ka band signal. K/Ka indicator will flash for Ka band.
21.V - indicates that the unit is receiving a VG-2 signal. Indicates that VG-2 is engaged.
22.L - indicates that the unit is receiving a laser signal.
• Total Band Protection™ - Complete Band Coverage that detects laser, radar, VG-2 and safety radar bands.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting Guidelines
•Mount the unit as low as possible near the center of the windshield.
•Do not mount the unit behind wipers, ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These obstructions have metal surfaces which can affect radar and laser signals and reduce critical warning time.
(Regular tinted glass does not affect reception.)
•Some windshields have an Instaclear™ or Electriclear™ type coating, which affects radar signals. Consult your dealer or the owner’s manual to determine if your windshield has this coating.
•Avoid placing unit in direct contact with the wind shield.
•To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the unit when not in use.
Windshield Mounting
•Install the two suction cups and rubber bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into their holes.
•Press the suction cups onto the windshield at the location you have chosen.
IMPORTANT: Some newer cars have a plastic safety coating on the inside of the windshield. The windshield bracket may leave permanent marks on this type of surface. To find out if your vehicle has this type of windshield, check the owner’s manual or ask your dealer. We recommend that you do not leave the suction cup bracket on the windshield in direct sunlight. If the detector is removed, this may cause blistering of the dash in some vehicles.
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